Purchase Assistant

Upstate Medical University

City of Syracuse (NY)

On-site

USD 44,959 - 58,445

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Upstate Medical University seeks a Purchase Assistant to oversee order placements, inventory management, and team supervision. Ideal candidates will have an associate's degree and relevant experience to ensure efficiency in operations and customer service. The role demands physical capability alongside basic computer skills and familiarity with inventory systems.

Qualifications

Associate degree and 2 years related experience or equivalent combination.
Valid NYS driver's license required.
Basic computer skills necessary.

Responsibilities

Responsible for order placement and supervising a small staff.
Tracks orders and manages inventory levels.
Reconciles invoices with Accounts Payable and vendors.

Skills

Inventory Management

Customer Service

Staff Supervision

Order Tracking

Education

Associates degree

Tools

Lawson MM software

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Job Summary: The Purchase Assistant in the Materials Management Warehouse will be responsible for order placement of products and required to supervise a small staff. Places orders, tracks orders, maintains and replenishes inventory through a manual/visual and database tracking, picks orders, ensures par levels and order accuracy for inventory management. Ensures deliveries and drivers are accurate and efficient with routes, GPS, customer service, and equipment needed for drivers to provide a pleasant customer service outcome. Staff supervision including scheduling, performance evaluations, training of staff. Coordinates services and communication with administrative, purchasing, vendors and customers. Must be able to operate Motorized equipment and operate Motor Vehicle with palletized loads when needed. Reconcile invoices with Accounts Payable and vendors as needed and track purchase orders as necessary. Minimum Qualifications:

Associates degree and 2 years of relevant purchasing, warehouse or related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have valid NYS driver's license (non-commercial) and be able to lift, push and pull up to 100lbs. Must have basic computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Materials inventory experience preferred. Familiarity with Lawson MM software preferred.

Work Days

Sunday-Thursday 7:30-4:00pm, holidays as needed

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